Thieves stole specialist equipment from a garage in Barwell totalling more than £50,000.

Burglars broke into the garage between midnight and 2.30am on Monday May 2.

An EXFO tester FTB100, and an EXFO optical spectrum FTB 200 were some of the items taken during the burglary. The items look like a small computer or tablet style device.

Also taken during the burglary were power tools and a £500 Carrera mountain bike.

Sgt Graeme Thompson from Hinckley Police Station said: “The total value of the burglary was £50,150 which is very unusual for a garage burglary. If anyone is offered any of these items for sale please let us know.”

Anyone with information can contact police on 101 or dial Crimestoppers, which is free and anonymous, on 0800 555 111.